Cell C Sharks loose-forward Jean Deysel will depart the franchise at the end of the Vodacom Super Rugby season to join Japanese top league club, Toyota Verblitz on a two-year deal.
Cell C Sharks Media Release
Having made his debut in 2007, Deysel has been capped an impressive 117 times for The Sharks and is an integral part of a team that he has played in for close-on eight years now.
His appointment as one of three vice-captains for the 2014 season highlighted the important role that he plays within the team environment and his fearlessness, leadership and dedication will be sorely missed.
Commenting on his departure, The Sharks CEO, John Smit said: “Jean will always be regarded as a team man who gave 110% whether in training or during a match. He has been a loyal servant of Sharks rugby and will be missed.
“His departure is a huge loss to The Sharks, but we respect his decision and wish him and his family the very best in Japan.”
Jean Deysel added: “The decision to leave The Sharks, a franchise which means the world to me, has been one of my toughest decisions yet. I have learnt so much from this place and I am eternally grateful to this franchise for their belief, support and guidance over the years.
“Moving abroad presents a new opportunity for my family and I to experience a new culture and way of life. The memories of this franchise and most importantly the friendships I have made along the way will remain with me forever.”
The Sharks wish Jean and his family the very best abroad.
Go well, Jean. I hope he has better luck with injuries in the future, as his inability to get regular game time probably stifled his development a bit.
The exodus continuous… oh the Tjarks are going to suffer hahaha
The Tjarks better hope they win it in the next two years, because after that they will be bottom dwellers with the rest of the SA teams
If only he was as reliable as a Toyota.
Sadly more like a Tata.
MacroBull wrote:
Not really
These guys leave, but are back for SR
Only their CC side will miss some of the names, but judging by their Vodacom Cup results, their stock ripens deep.
They might actually really be close to the Golden Era
nortierd wrote:
Should read stock runs deep, not ripens.
Hells bells, I’m getting like Puma
@ nortierd:
nortie who in the sharks pack will stay there post 2015 RWC except for marcel and psdt?
MacroBull wrote:
Doesn’t matter does it?
They will just buy the best of whoever remains in the other provinces.
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